FORT HOOD, Texas — Fort Cavazos has been redesignated as Fort Hood in honor of Distinguished Service Cross recipient Col. Robert B. Hood for his extraordinary heroism during World War I. The installation has received official orders to implement the change and is in the process of carrying those orders out as directed. An official ceremony will be held at a later date. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Col. Hood received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in battle. Amid intense shelling near Thiaucourt, France, then-Captain Hood directed artillery fire under enfilading machine-gun fire. After his gun crew was lost to enemy fire, he rapidly reorganized and returned fire within minutes, restoring combat capability.

The installation is currently updating the online presence, including Facebook and the website, and will update physical signage and materials at a later date.

At this time, further queries should be forwarded to the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs Media Press Desk at usarmy.pentagon.hqda-ocpa.mbx.mrd-press-desk@army.mil . The official U.S. Army announcement can be found athttps://www.army.mil/article/286223/army_to_change_names_of_seven_installations